Backbeat Conversations

On this episode we talk about the importance of being someone of all trades in the entertainment industry and a master of some. We go over what that means and why it is valuable! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58A M" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and Operated by Screaming Daises Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living

This week we have an open discussion about social media. What we've learned so far, hate comments, scheduling, and more.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned & Operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment  Sponsors: Next Level Living York Music Group

In this episode we talk about how to be your own manager. Everything from social media presence, to booking gigs, to practicing!  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz Editor: Bri Autrey  Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living  York Music Group

This week we're talking about stage presence! We talk about what to do on stage, how to get that confidence, and more! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz  Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living York Music Group

This week we talk about stage clothes! Why are they important? Where can you find them? What should you look for? How to get inspiration for a "look"? We tackle these questions and more in this one!

Greg Eskin is a multi-instrumentalist, music teacher, and in multiple bands! Tune in for everything you need to know about performing professionally and being a music teacher. Music: "Wallee" by Kaz Editor: Bri Autrey Owned and Operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living York Music Groups

Bryan Loy who you might know as the front man for the Hawkshaws is starting a solo career as Among Loyals! Bryan is an indie pop artist currently based out of PA and has new music coming out soon! If you want to hear all about the journey of becoming a solo artist, hit play!

Flux Psyche (Nat) is a dream pop artist! As always we cover a lot in this episode but it's a great opportunity to hear from an artist who mixes their own music in this new genre! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living York Music Group

Foxhedge is an indie-rock band from New Jersey! Their Ep titled "FozHenge" is out now! This is a great episode for hearing about how independent bands get their start and how they write, produce, and distribute their music.  https://linktr.ee/foxhedgeband Editor: Kaitlynn Autumn Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Hera" by Violet Fire Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living  York Music Group

This week we talked with Emma Ohm, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist! Emma is currently based out of Nashville Tennessee and has music out right now that you can listen to! Follow the link below to listen. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/emmaohm/hidden-tears Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and Operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living  York Music Group

In this episode, we chat with Joanna B Smith, a professional bass player. Joanna plays in a band in addition to teaching multiple students. If you are thinking about a career in music, but are not sure what to do or where to start we highly recommend this episode. Joanna has great insights into playing and teaching.  Music: "Walle" by Kaz and "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and Operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living  York Music Group

Have fun chatting with us today about being an independent artist  in today's world! Beau Dega has music out now that you should go listen to! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living & York Music Group

Amy West is health coach for college students, mainly dancers and musicians. But not just about eating and exercise, she talks about things like being motivated to practice as well. It is hard to say how important this conversation is to the entertainment industry in a description, we encourage everyone to listen to this episode! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Bri Autrey Owned and operated by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsors: Next Level Living  York Music Group

This week on Backbeat Conversations our guest is Joey, AKA Delly. He produces his own music and writes his own raps. If you've ever thought that making beats or writing lyrics was for you, this is your episode!  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman  Presented by Screaming Daisies Entertainment Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we're joined by Eros, a young musician who is currently attending Berklee College of Music! Hear all about what it's like to be an artist just starting out on this episode!

Terrence Harding is the rapper MC Klepto from the rap group Junior M.A.F.I.A that was founded by The Notorious B.I.G. In this episode Terrence tells us all about how he met Biggie Smalls, how he became Klepto and then how he got into real estate. 

This week we switch it up again, Juliann interviews Alayna! Get to know our hosts more!

This episode we do something a little different, Alayna interviews Juliann!

This week we chat with Johnny Dee! Johnny Dee is a metal drummer who's played with many bands and is currently the drummer and manager for Doro. 

This week we talk with Sioban Colleen, a rigger who's worked on many exciting projects (including rigging up a volcano!) This is the first time we've touched on this side of tech and behind the scenes work!

This week we talked with Mark Gambol! Mark is a video producer and photographer. We can't wait for you to hear all about the production process, how he got into it, and more!

In this episode, we talk with Favian Harris! Favian is an up-and-coming music producer who has music coming out very soon! So be sure to check him out and hear all about his production in this episode. 

John Protopapas studied Sitar in India after having been inspired by the wonderful music he heard growing up in South Africa. Hear about his life's journey with music and his teaching on this episode!

This week we talked with Pier Piras about everything bass! Hear us talk about his bass journey, recording music, production, social media and teaching bass!

"Ranked as one of "Baltimore's Best Musicians" (Baltimore Style Magazine), and described as "An amazing young artist" (NBC News), "Sucoloski has brought his musical passion and talent to Wake Forest's Campus" (Old Gold and Black Newspaper). Sucoloski performs between 150 and 175 shows per year while balancing a college education, at Wake Forest University, with his music. Be sure to catch him in your hometown!"Bio courtesy of Mark Sucolowski's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/41LMype6U0JBQWP5Gv1mXr

This week on Backbeat Conversations our guest is Gene Coleman! "Gene Coleman is a composer, musician, and director. A 2014 Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of the 2013 Berlin Prize for  Music, he has created over 70 works for various instrumentation and media. Innovative use of sound, image, space and time allows Coleman to  create work that expands our understanding of the world." - Bio from his website genecolemancomposer.comEdited by Juliann Frances & Grant Deguzman

This week we're joined by Mike Callahan! Mike came up in the rock scene with his Poison cover band. That may not sound glamorous at first, but they saw good success and even met Poison. They were the Poison cover band. Hear all about it in this episode!Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch WeatherEditor: Grant DeguzmanSponsors: Screaming Daisies EntertainmentYork Music Group

Tune in this week to hear us talk with Kevin Lyman, the founder of Warped Tour! Hear us talk all about running a tour like that and all about different aspects of the music industry. 

This week we talked to Yoshi, a bassist, music educator, performer, and student! Tune in for some awesome insight on the music industry, higher education, and bass!

Shiloh hosts his very own internet radio station where he plays all kinds of great rock music! 

In this episode we talk to Mashie! An emerging artist who makes some of the best beats we've ever heard! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Sponsors: Screaming Daisies Entertainment York Music Group

Sunstrider is an amazing band out of Baltimore MD with their roots in Jazz. They just put out an EP so be sure to give it a listen. 

CRY BBY is an independent artist coming onto the scene with releases like "Crush Me." Be sure to check them out! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsors: Screaming Daisies Entertainment  York Music Group

Steven is back to talk about building your own home studio! This has been a a huge part of the diy trend in the music industry for a while now, but it's become even more popular during Covid.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Hera" by Violet Fire Editor: Kaitlynn Autumn Sponsors: Screaming Daisies Entertainment York Music Group

This episode s hosted by one of our awesome editors, Bri Autrey! Violet Fire is a heavy/alternative rock, punk-inspired band from PA. The members are Stacey Mahoney, Juliann Frances, Grant Deguzman, Kaitlynn Autumn, and Adrian Hain. Any names sound familiar? Stacey Mahoney aka Alayna Henry and Juliann Frances usually host this podcast! And Grant Deguzman and Kaitlynn Autumn are two of our editors! Violet Fire just released their first single, "Hera." Hear them talk all about the song, the writing process and more! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Hera" by Violet Fire Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsors: Screaming Daisies Entertainment York Music Group

This week we were joined by Evangelia Livanos! She has experience in the record label industry, artist management, publishing, and she co-founded her own music company, Alternate Side! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "3:58 AM" by Witch Weather Editor: Kaitlynn Autumn Sponsors: Screaming Daisies Entertainment York Music Group

Marley Striem is a young bassist and vocalist who does session work and writes her own music! Tune in to this episode to hear everything from the writing process to promoting yourself on social media! And listen to Marley's new Ep called "The Space Between Us"  https://linktr.ee/marleystriem Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsors:  Screaming Daisies Entertainment York Music Group

This episode we chat with our amazing editors! For some fun convo and goofiness, listen to Grant Deguzman, Bri Autrey, and Kaitlynn Autumn. This is also the last episode of season 1! We'll see you in February!

This week we had the pleasure of talking to Christian Davis. Christian is a pianist who has recently begun producing his own music and writing his own comic series that he hopes to develop into a cartoon! This episode is a great example and discussion of how young people in this industry are teaching themselves, becoming entrepreneurs, opening new doors, and creating multiple careers for themselves. Christian's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6XRUnvVC1HC6SDCSOyReMi?si=ab7h8HgdRsWnkUvHHD1_Kw Christian's Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCF8bT7LW-DOeJ8MRBQS7RTw Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Sponsor:  York Music Group

Jack Byrnes is a bass player who is currently working on his master's degree in bass performance and an aspiring college bass teacher. For amazing insight on college musicianship, gigging, and more time in to this episode! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge  Sponsor: York Music Group

Rachel Hales is currently the Client and Community Development Manager at Rock Lititz, but you can expect to hear about more than just that in this episode! Rachel has had a myriad of jobs in the industry from touring with major groups to television production. We covered a lot in this episode so it's a must-listen! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we're joined by Carl Bahner, a producer, engineer, and former drummer of the band Cheerleader! Carl works mostly in the alternative rock/pop scene so if that's your style this is the episode for you! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz  Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsor: York Music Group

Jerod Tate is an amazing composer who's music is deeply influenced by his Native American heritage. Tate started his success writing music for his mother's ballet and his love of composing only grew from there. While Jerod writes classical music, if you are interested in writing music of any kind, give this episode a listen!

mrnoname is musician Noah Scheffey's project where he explores the alternative genre with themes of mental health. Hear all about his musical journey in this episode.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "MMV" by Witch Weather Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jackie Hynes, a musician and an extremely savvy marketer. If you're a musician who wants to learn how to use social media, this episode is for you.  She Is The Music: https://sheisthemusic.org/ Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsor: York Music Group

Barabara Shirvis is an opera singer and vocal instructor! In this episode, we get into everything from how Barabara got into opera, what it is like being a woman in the industry, and what advice she has for aspiring opera singers. Check it out for some great insight into the performance industry! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge Sponsor: York Music Group

Stephen Powell is an opera singer who has been in the business for years. He has played many roles in opera and musical theater including Sweeney Todd and, Rigoletto, Germont, and more! In this episode, we talk about being a performer, being your own boss, unions, the toll the pandemic has done on the live event industry, and much more.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we have Steven LaFashia! Steve is an accomplished recording engineer who owns his own company, Resonant Recording. He's been recording since he was a teenager and just fell in love with it. Hear tons and tips and advice for aspiring mix and recording engineers in this episode! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and, "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsor: York Music Group

This week to talk to the production manager at Bauder Audio, Brian Naab! Hear his talk about what it means to be a production manager, what his job is like, and what he looks for in a sound technician. This episode is perfect for those looking to work in the live sound industry! Music: "Wallee" by Kaz and "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Grant Deguzman Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we're talking to Steve Breske! If you're interested in hearing about the life of a part-time musician, this is your episode. Steve is in some awesome cover bands that get good, consistent gigs, but its not his full-time job. We really do talk about every part of the industry here.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "I Think You're Haunted" by Witch Weather Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge Sponsor: York Music Group

This week we talk to Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland! They're the bassist and drummer of Galactic Empire and the producers/mix engineers for August Burns Red! Hear about everything from making an album to going viral to touring the world on this episode.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsor: York Music Group